J.P Morgan had a spectacular private library, which raised questions for me, all of the inspriration I need for this weeks Sunday five.
1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of?
2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released?
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them?
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own?
5: Do you have an active library card?
My Answers:
1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of? No longer, I did at one time, but we have downsized.
2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released? Yes, Harry Potter books.
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them? Almost always to read.
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own? Yes. Probably more than 95%.
5: Do you have an active library card? No, I should do something about that.
Please share your answers in the comments.
1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of? No
ReplyDelete2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released? No
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them? No.
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own? Absolutely
5: Do you have an active library card? No
You can tell a lot about a person, by what they read
Delete1. Just one revised edition of one book
ReplyDelete2. No
3. Only read them and I no longer buy paper books, with the odd exception
4. Maybe 98% and I expect that figure will remain
5. Two, but not used for a long time. I have updated them to electronic cards
I need to find my local library
Delete1. My friend Rebecca's book, "Nice to Come Home To". I have a galley copy, and two actual copies - both signed. One was mine; one she signed for my mother. I retrieved it when we cleaned out her house after she died.
ReplyDelete2. No. I went out the first day to get the last Harry Potter book; but I didn't stand in line for it.
3. To read them. I don't buy just to fill up shelves.
4. 99% are read. I think I have one or three that I've purchased and not yet read. Those don't go onto a shelf until they've been read.
5. I do! And use it.
I was thinking yesterday of a couple of signed editions, I parted with when we sold the other house
Delete1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of? I do not.
ReplyDelete2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released? I have not. I stood in line to have a new book autographed by the author.
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them? Read!
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own? Yes I have; some more than once.
5: Do you have an active library card? I do.
I need to get to the library
DeleteThese days, I read only e-books on Kindle so I can increase the font size. Since I can't see to read print books any more, I just had a massive clearout of my bookcase, donating most of my books to an upcoming fundraiser book sale. Now the contents of my bookshelves are 80% knickknacks.
ReplyDeleteI am primarily a Kindle reader, though I have bought a bunch of print books recently. We parted with most of the print books when we sold the second house. I need to thin down my print collection again, it is time to donate most of the professional books. Space is limited. Besides the books do no good collecting dust - get them out where someone can read them and learn from them or enjoy them.
Delete1. Nope
ReplyDelete2. Nope
3. Read and re-read or donate to libraries.
4. Yep and keep adding on.
5. Yeah, it's active. It keeps mating with my Mastercard and buying books for my Kindle! Bundles, even. Other than that, no longer in use.
So many books, so little time. A friend in Oklahoma converted a barn into her personal library, 5,000 sq. ft. of climate controlled heaven.
Delete1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of? No, I don't believe so.
ReplyDelete2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released? No
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them? Mostly to read, occasionally to own.
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own? Probably more like 80%
5: Do you have an active library card? No
Plenty of reading waiting for you
Delete1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of? Yes, Julia Child's cookbook.
ReplyDelete2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released? No
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them? To read
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own? No. I have a lot of my mom's books, which have sentimental value rather than reading value. I am reaching the point where they need to have a new home.
5: Do you have an active library card? Not any longer. When the library system remodeled its facilities and became more technology centric, I let my library card expire.
I wonder if I can borrow Kindle books from my local library?
Delete1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of? Comic Books and Graphic Novels, yes.
ReplyDelete2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released? Nope.
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them? Read them.
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own? Yes.
5: Do you have an active library card? Not anymore.
Sassybear
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And you do have a large library
Deleteyes yes yes I finally got blogger.com to let me back in after a week or more of no admittance.
ReplyDelete1: Are there books you have multiple copies or editions of? I have a few but these are mistakes having thought i don't own a copy but I do.
2: Have you ever stood in line to buy a first edition on the day it was released? No I have not.
3: Do you buy books just to own them, or only to read them? I have a few 'coffee table' books but mostly I buy books to read them, which is after all their point.
4: Have you read 90% or more of the books you own? Yes.
5: Do you have an active library card? no, worse luck.
And many more to read
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